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Garage Use Analysis

Find out what type of garage is best for you!

1. What type of things will you put in your garage?
Valuable, expensive items Misc boxes and clutter
2. Concerning your home attic and closets
I try to put as much stuff in there as possible I tend to leave things out for easy access
3. When you have free time, you would rather
Be alone, work on projects Entertain visitors, be social
4. Concerning your career
Working at home would be great I like to get away, I need my space
5. If a hurricane was headed this way, you would
Pack up and leave Stay and ride it out if I could
6. In your opinion, a detached garage is
Just a garage, plain and simple An extension of my home
7. I like to work on big projects
All the time/will be soon Not really- not planning to either
8. Concerning my big toys
I have plenty; cars, boats, trailers, etc None really- not planning to own
9. I may remodel the inside of my detached garage into living space
Yes perhaps No, I need the storage space.
10. I see my garage as
A place to work on projects A place to get away and relax
11. I wouldn't mind working from home
TRUE FALSE
12. I am willing to spend more money for added structural strength (beyond building code standards)
Yes- I like the peace of mind No- I want the most cost effective solution
13. Once my garage is done
Everything that isn't nailed down in the house is going out there It's my garage- I know exactly what I am putting out there. It has a purpose.
14. I like the idea of having a 'safe room'
Yes, that sounds interesting No not really

Analyze!

Directions

Below you will find 15 questions regarding detached garages. For each question asked, slide the scale towards the answer that best describes how you feel. Keep in mind there are no right or wrong answers.

At the end of the test, click the 'Analyze' button to see your results. You will see what type of detached garage is best for you along with some features that you may want to consider. Good Luck!